Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - Posts

• Douglas Co. Recalls Children’s Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Lil’ Snugglers™ Children’s Blankets Units: About 74,000 Manufacturer: Douglas Co., of Keene N.H. Hazard: The blanket’s satin edge can come loose, posing a strangulation hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has 18 reports of the satin separating from the blanket. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled children’s blankets are 14 inches square with an animal head sewn in the middle. The satin border around the outside edge is about one inch wide. The blankets were sold in the following styles: Style Number Description P.O. Number 1327 Cream Lamb Only blankets with a P.O. number of 1330 or below are included in this recall 1328 Cream/Tan Horse 1329 Green Frog 1330 Pink Horse 1331 Blue Bear 1332 Yellow Giraffe 1333 Tan Pup 1339 Yellow Duck 1341 Brown Monkey 1351 Pink Bear The style number, followed by the P.O. number, is identified on a white tab sewn into the blankets behind the Douglas red label. Sold by: Specialty stores nationwide and on the Web from April 2005 through December 2007 for about $12. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the blankets away from children immediately and return it to Douglas for a free replacement blanket or credit toward another item of equal value. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Douglas Co. at (800) 992-9002 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.douglastoys.com, or email the firm at linda@douglastoys.com (First Number on Label is Style #, Second Number is P.O. #)   Posted May 20 2008, 12:24 PM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, baby gear, Strangulation Hazard, Baby Blanket

• Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cowboy on a Horse Little Rider Toys Units: About 6,000 Importer: Master Toys & Novelties Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. Hazard: Surface paint on the shoe and pants of the rider toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall includes a battery operated cowboy riding a horse toy. The model number 8610B is located on the product packaging. The horse and rider together measure about 8.5 inches in height by 7.5 inches in length. The rider is wearing blue pants and a red shirt and the horse is brown. Only Little Rider Toys with UPC code 603678086101 printed on the product packaging are included in the recall. Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for between $5 and $7. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Master Toys & Novelties Inc. at (800) 237-5020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Website at www.mastertoys.com Posted May 20 2008, 12:18 PM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Lead Paint, Toy Recall, Plastic, Children's Toys

• Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Tumble Tower Infant Rattles Units: About 7,000 Manufacturer: Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Manhattan Group has received two reports of the blue plastic end caps breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. Sold at: Gift and specialty stores nationwide, mail order catalogs, and the Internet from September 2007 through April 2008 for about $15. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Manhattan Group to exchange the rattles for another toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.manhattantoy.com Posted May 20 2008, 12:01 PM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Choking Hazard, Toy, Infant Rattle

• Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets Units: About 6,000 Distributor: Maran Inc., of North Bergen, N.J. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. “Squeeze Kids” and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls’ sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16). Sold exclusively at: TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Sqz.com Posted May 20 2008, 11:54 AM by Jorge with no comments Filed under: Recall, Children's Clothes, Strangulation Hazard